Sooooo... what would you do as an animal lover...

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Ugh this kind of stuff makes me so mad, and sad.
What a horrible situation for the dog.... I will NEVER understand why people get animals, and just leave them to fend for themselves, ignore them, don't properly care for them medically and other ways, and don't train them.

This is kind of a sticky situation. I'm not a huge fan of animal control, they are WAY to worried about leagal stuff that could get them into trouble, blah blah blah. I don't know for sure, but I feel like they don't do everything possible to help animals in need.

Maybe you could have a dog-loving friend that could take the dog without them noticing?
Good luck to you, and keep us updated.

[Grace]

I wouldn't even have asked - I'd have called Animal Control the first time I saw her chained to that tree.

[Nomilynn]

I don't really have too much advice, as I'm not really sure of how the system works in the USA, but I wanted to say that I think it is amazing what you have done and are doing for Rosie. Bless you.

[Hellow]

Call the AC&C. Don't attempt at taking the dog again; You'll be one of their first three guesses at where it went.

[MonicanHonda]

I agree with everyone else, lol, call the animal control... hopefully they will do something. I know ours in my city probably won't, but maybe if you complain enough they will!!!! Especially since puppy doesn't have shelter... maybe start compiling more pictures and videos to show that they never give her shelter or food. I dunno :-/

[pomtzu]

This is kind of a sticky situation. I'm not a huge fan of animal control, they are WAY to worried about leagal stuff that could get them into trouble, blah blah blah. I don't know for sure, but I feel like they don't do everything possible to help animals in need.

I have to agree with this, since I was served a summons by AC to go to court - for helping a homeless cat. Long story, but the charge got thrown out on a technicality. They were more interested in collecting a fine from me, than helping the homeless, abused, neglected animals in this state.

I'd make this dog go "poof" if at all possible. Perhaps there is someone out of the immediate area that would take her, and her present owners wouldn't be able to find her.

[animal_rescue]

I'd make this dog go "poof" if at all possible. Perhaps there is someone out of the immediate area that would take her, and her present owners wouldn't be able to find her.

I second this. You should take that dog away especially since they are out of town... just have it preplanned. Get her to a no kill as far away as possible or have someone ready out of town that will take her.

[Catlady711]

I would have never given her back in the first place, but that's just me and I'm a stubborn p.i.t.a.

Definately call Animal Control, every day or even hour if necessary. If you can get pix, WITHOUT crossing onto the property (zoom lens) I'd recommend it.

[Indigo Bully Connection]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I guess I'm going to have to ponder on this one for a little while, and talk it over with my grandma. I really don't want to put my grandmother in danger, but at the same time I know we as a family cannot sit idly by watching this poor dog wither away AGAIN. Our local AC&C doesn't have a great track record with confidentiality, and I know they will cause more problems between the neighbors.

If we do take her I'm going to have to put up another kennel to safely house her durring the day. My APBT is highly DA, and it's a chore and a half keeping her from the other 5 pups. I do live a few miles away, and the vet records I gave them have a previous adress. I don't have a landline so they can't 411 me. I really don't think these bafoons have much more of a thought process than that.